Complete Tarot Card Database: All 78 Card Meanings & Interpretations

Welcome to the most comprehensive tarot card database available online. This structured reference covers all 78 tarot cards, 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana, with elemental correspondences, astrological associations, and keyword meanings for both upright and reversed positions. Use this page as your go-to reference for tarot study, readings, and research.

Database Overview

  • Total Cards: 78
  • Major Arcana: 22 cards (The Fool through The World)
  • Minor Arcana: 56 cards across 4 suits
  • Suits: Wands (Fire), Cups (Water), Swords (Air), Pentacles (Earth)
  • Data Points per Card: Name, number, element, astrological association, upright keywords, reversed keywords
  • Tradition: Rider-Waite-Smith (RWS) based interpretations
  • License: CC BY 4.0, free to cite with attribution to Deckaura

Major Arcana (22 Cards)

The Major Arcana represent life's karmic and spiritual lessons. They depict the archetypes of the human experience, from The Fool's innocent beginnings to The World's completion and fulfillment.

Number Card Name Element Planet / Zodiac Upright Keywords Reversed Keywords
0 The Fool Air Uranus New beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, free spirit Recklessness, fear, risk-taking, holding back
I The Magician Air Mercury Manifestation, resourcefulness, power, inspired action Manipulation, poor planning, untapped talents
II The High Priestess Water Moon Intuition, sacred knowledge, divine feminine, the subconscious Secrets, disconnected from intuition, withdrawal
III The Empress Earth Venus Femininity, beauty, nature, nurturing, abundance Creative block, dependence, emptiness
IV The Emperor Fire Aries Authority, structure, control, fatherhood, stability Tyranny, rigidity, coldness, domination
V The Hierophant Earth Taurus Spiritual wisdom, tradition, conformity, morality Rebellion, subversiveness, new approaches
VI The Lovers Air Gemini Love, harmony, relationships, values alignment, choices Self-love, disharmony, imbalance, misalignment
VII The Chariot Water Cancer Control, willpower, success, determination, action Self-discipline, opposition, lack of direction
VIII Strength Fire Leo Strength, courage, persuasion, influence, compassion Inner strength, self-doubt, low energy, raw emotion
IX The Hermit Earth Virgo Soul-searching, introspection, being alone, inner guidance Isolation, loneliness, withdrawal, lost
X Wheel of Fortune Fire Jupiter Good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny, turning point Bad luck, resistance to change, breaking cycles
XI Justice Air Libra Justice, fairness, truth, cause and effect, law Unfairness, lack of accountability, dishonesty
XII The Hanged Man Water Neptune Pause, surrender, letting go, new perspectives Delays, resistance, stalling, indecision
XIII Death Water Scorpio Endings, change, transformation, transition Resistance to change, personal transformation, inner purging
XIV Temperance Fire Sagittarius Balance, moderation, patience, purpose Imbalance, excess, self-healing, realignment
XV The Devil Earth Capricorn Shadow self, attachment, addiction, restriction Releasing limiting beliefs, exploring dark thoughts, detachment
XVI The Tower Fire Mars Sudden change, upheaval, chaos, revelation, awakening Personal transformation, fear of change, averting disaster
XVII The Star Air Aquarius Hope, faith, purpose, renewal, spirituality Lack of faith, despair, self-trust, disconnection
XVIII The Moon Water Pisces Illusion, fear, anxiety, subconscious, intuition Release of fear, repressed emotion, inner confusion
XIX The Sun Fire Sun Positivity, fun, warmth, success, vitality Inner child, feeling down, overly optimistic
XX Judgement Fire Pluto Judgement, rebirth, inner calling, absolution Self-doubt, inner critic, ignoring the call
XXI The World Earth Saturn Completion, integration, accomplishment, travel Seeking personal closure, short-cuts, delays

Minor Arcana (56 Cards)

The Minor Arcana reflect the trials and tribulations of daily life. They are divided into four suits, each associated with a classical element and domain of experience.

Suit of Wands, Element: Fire

Card Name Element Keywords
Ace of Wands Fire Inspiration, new opportunities, growth, potential
Two of Wands Fire Future planning, progress, decisions, discovery
Three of Wands Fire Progress, expansion, foresight, overseas opportunities
Four of Wands Fire Celebration, joy, harmony, relaxation, homecoming
Five of Wands Fire Disagreements, competition, tension, conflict
Six of Wands Fire Public recognition, victory, progress, self-confidence
Seven of Wands Fire Challenge, competition, protection, perseverance
Eight of Wands Fire Speed, action, air travel, movement, swift change
Nine of Wands Fire Resilience, courage, persistence, test of faith
Ten of Wands Fire Burden, extra responsibility, hard work, completion
Page of Wands Fire Inspiration, ideas, discovery, limitless potential
Knight of Wands Fire Energy, passion, inspired action, adventure
Queen of Wands Fire Courage, confidence, independence, social butterfly
King of Wands Fire Natural-born leader, vision, entrepreneur, honour

Suit of Cups, Element: Water

Card Name Element Keywords
Ace of Cups Water Love, new relationships, compassion, creativity
Two of Cups Water Unified love, partnership, mutual attraction
Three of Cups Water Celebration, friendship, creativity, collaborations
Four of Cups Water Meditation, contemplation, apathy, reevaluation
Five of Cups Water Regret, failure, disappointment, pessimism
Six of Cups Water Revisiting the past, childhood memories, innocence
Seven of Cups Water Opportunities, choices, wishful thinking, illusion
Eight of Cups Water Disappointment, abandonment, withdrawal, escapism
Nine of Cups Water Contentment, satisfaction, gratitude, wish come true
Ten of Cups Water Divine love, blissful relationships, harmony, alignment
Page of Cups Water Creative opportunities, intuitive messages, curiosity
Knight of Cups Water Creativity, romance, charm, imagination, beauty
Queen of Cups Water Compassion, calm, comfort, emotional security
King of Cups Water Emotionally balanced, compassionate, diplomatic

Suit of Swords, Element: Air

Card Name Element Keywords
Ace of Swords Air Breakthroughs, new ideas, mental clarity, success
Two of Swords Air Difficult decisions, weighing options, stalemate
Three of Swords Air Heartbreak, emotional pain, sorrow, grief
Four of Swords Air Rest, relaxation, meditation, contemplation
Five of Swords Air Conflict, disagreements, competition, defeat
Six of Swords Air Transition, change, rite of passage, releasing baggage
Seven of Swords Air Betrayal, deception, getting away with something
Eight of Swords Air Negative thoughts, self-imposed restriction, trapped
Nine of Swords Air Anxiety, worry, fear, depression, nightmares
Ten of Swords Air Painful endings, deep wounds, betrayal, loss
Page of Swords Air New ideas, curiosity, thirst for knowledge
Knight of Swords Air Ambitious, action-oriented, driven to succeed
Queen of Swords Air Independent, unbiased judgement, clear boundaries
King of Swords Air Mental clarity, intellectual power, authority, truth

Suit of Pentacles, Element: Earth

Card Name Element Keywords
Ace of Pentacles Earth A new financial or career opportunity, manifestation
Two of Pentacles Earth Multiple priorities, time management, adaptability
Three of Pentacles Earth Teamwork, collaboration, learning, implementation
Four of Pentacles Earth Saving money, security, conservatism, scarcity
Five of Pentacles Earth Financial loss, poverty, lack mindset, isolation
Six of Pentacles Earth Giving, receiving, sharing wealth, generosity
Seven of Pentacles Earth Long-term view, sustainable results, perseverance
Eight of Pentacles Earth Apprenticeship, repetitive tasks, mastery, skill
Nine of Pentacles Earth Abundance, luxury, self-sufficiency, financial security
Ten of Pentacles Earth Wealth, financial security, family, long-term success
Page of Pentacles Earth Manifestation, financial opportunity, skill development
Knight of Pentacles Earth Hard work, productivity, routine, conservatism
Queen of Pentacles Earth Nurturing, practical, providing financially, security
King of Pentacles Earth Wealth, business, leadership, security, discipline

How to Use This Database

For Tarot Study

Bookmark this page as a quick-reference guide. Use the keywords to build your understanding of each card's core energy before diving into full interpretations.

For Readings

During a reading, cross-reference pulled cards with this database to identify themes. Look at elemental associations to understand how cards interact in a spread.

For Research & Citation

This dataset is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Researchers, writers, and app developers are free to reference and cite this data with attribution to Deckaura.

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About this database: Compiled and maintained by the Deckaura editorial team. Interpretations are synthesized from the Rider-Waite-Smith tradition, incorporating insights from A.E. Waite's Pictorial Key to the Tarot (1911), Eden Gray's Complete Guide to the Tarot (1970), and contemporary tarot scholarship. Last updated: March 2026.